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Using a Linear Function to Solve a Problem
The amount of money left in Alma’s bank account is expressed by the linear equation y = -27x + 577, where x represents the number of months and y represents the amount of money left in her account. After how many months will Alma have $145 left in her account?
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Set -27x + 577 = 145.
-27x = 145 - 577 = -432
x = -432 / -27 = 16.

Answer: 16 months.